Lawrence Union Free School District

This document details the Lawrence UFSD's 2023-2025 Districtwide Lead in Drinking Water Sampling and Remediation Plan. Developed to comply with New York State Department of Health regulations, the plan's primary objectives are to identify applicable and non-applicable drinking water sources, report initial sample results, mitigate sources exceeding 5 parts per billion lead, and implement strategies for monitoring and communicating designations to building occupants to prevent consumption from non-applicable sources.

This Smart School Investment Plan outlines the utilization of funds from the Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 to improve educational technology and infrastructure. The plan focuses on three key areas: School Connectivity, Community Connectivity, and Classroom Learning Technology. The intended outcomes include enhancing learning opportunities for students by upgrading network infrastructure, providing student devices, and acquiring modern classroom learning technology.

This Smart School Investment Plan for the Lawrence Union Free School District outlines the allocation of funds from the Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 to improve educational technology and infrastructure. The plan prioritizes three key areas: school connectivity, community connectivity, and classroom learning technology. Key initiatives include installing and replacing network infrastructure, purchasing laptops and Chromebooks for in-school and out-of-school use, and acquiring interactive whiteboards, flat panel displays, computers, and other classroom technology equipment to enhance learning and opportunity for students.

The Lawrence Union Free School District Board of Education conducted a virtual Budget Hearing/Special Meeting. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the 2020-2021 Emergency Kosher Meal Contract, the 2020 Shulamith Summer Camp Agreement and Consent to Application, surplus items, retirements of professional and civil service staff, and resignations of professional staff. The board also approved the appointments of the Board of Registration and Election Chairpeople for 2020-2021 and authorized the District Clerk to appoint further Chairpeople as needed. The Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations discussed the proposed 2020 - 2021 budget, and the floor was opened for public comments.

The meeting included a review of policies and regulations, including those related to student and employee religious expression, school ceremonies, code of conduct, and bus idling. The consent agenda, encompassing business and finance items, was approved. The board also approved a stipulation of settlement and general release resolving matters between the district and parents of classified students. Additionally, the board authorized the District Clerk to destroy ballots from the February 16, 2023, Voter Referendum and the May 16, 2023, Budget Vote and Annual Election. The establishment of a School District Audit Committee and the appointment of an Acting Purchasing Agent were also approved. The board authorized a payment to Hi-Lume Corporation for work performed. An executive session was held to discuss legal matters.